title: [Ano-cutaneous gangrenous ergotism].
abstract: A case of ergotism by abuse of ergotamine tartrate suppositories is reported. The patient developed the clinical picture of ergotism with multiple perianal ulcers. After ergot had been withdrawn there was a spontaneous healing of these ulcers after a few weeks. It is well known that ergot abuse can develop severe vascular spasm in the arteries, but it is unknown that cutaneous ulcers may occur by topical application.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001004:Anus Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004878:Ergotamine; D004879:Ergotamines / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004881:Ergotism / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000139:chemically induced*; D013488:Suppositories / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D004879:Ergotamines; D013488:Suppositories; D004878:Ergotamine
vernacular_title: Anokutaner Ergotismus gangreanosus.